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Clubs & Groups

December 09, 2009

North Adams, MA - The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is seeking community minded individuals to take part in a Community Outreach Initiative. No prior education or experience necessary. Send resumes no later than December 30th to 61 Main Street Suite 218, North Adams, MA 01247 or email to abenson@nbccoalition.org

September 09, 2009

North Adams, MA - As part of the big parade weekend, the young and the young at heart will enjoy the Fall Foliage Children's Parade on Friday, October 2. The parade forms at the corner of Eagle and Main Street. Participants should arrive by 5:00 PM. Parade starts at 5:30 and proceeds to City Hall. Ribbons and trophies will be awarded. Call 413.664.6180 for more information.

July 17, 2009

Friends of the Florida Council on Aging are staging their first ever "Christmas in July" craft bazaar on Saturday, July 25th at the Florida Senior Center. The event will feature area crafters selling items for Christmas giving. A "live" Christmas tree and Santa Claus will be present with a professional photographer on hand to take pictures of kids, families or pets with Santa. Breakfast and lunch will be available. A 50/50 raffle, a children's activity table and DVD raffle, a Chinese auction and drawings for various prizes will be some of the featured attractions.

The Christmas bazaar is being held at the Florida Senior Center on the Mohawk Trail from 9am to 4pm. For more information or to check on availability of space call Ella Tower at 424-7039 or Judy St. Jacques at 413-663-5561.

Proceeds from the fair will be used to support programs for Florida seniors that are sponsored by the Council on Aging and the senior center.

June 09, 2009

Adams, MA - Youth-led car wash to benefit Adams' Youth Center Inc. on Saturday, June 13th, 9-12:30 at McAndrews-King, 224 Columbia Street (Rt. 8) in Adams. $5.00. For less than a value meal at McDonalds you can get your car sparkling, and you get to support the Youth Center at the same time!

May 26, 2009

North Adams, MA - United Neighborhood Organization will be distributing free flowers in the UNO neighborhood on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 from 9-3 pm at 95 Bracewell Avenue. For more information, call Shirley at 413.663.5516.

May 13, 2009

North Adams, MA - The Senior Citizen annual prom will be held on Friday, May 15 in the Drury High School gym from 5-8 pm. The theme will be “Celebrating the 60’s, and there will be food, dancing and fun for all. For more information, call Pat Boulger at 413.662.3240, extension 6001.

April 08, 2009

Williamstown, MA - All LGBT folks and their allies in Williamstown and the surrounding area are invited to a Queer Town Meeting on Tuesday, April 14 from 6:30-8 pm at The Log, 79 Spring Street in Williamstown. The event will include an ice cream social and discussion about college and community happenings, and how to get involved. Children are welcome! E-mail Justin Adkins justin.adkins@williams.edu with questions.